This has been the best TD so far. The physical and mental punishment the riders deal with is awesome and to have three riders bunch together after Abiquiu (around 1900 miles into the race)and not be able to separate them by more than a fag paper at the finish is incredible.
To get a feeling for the race, take a look at
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/ultra-racing/tour-divide-2015-race-discussion-thread/
and log in to see the pictures of some of the rigs that folks use.
I considered myself pretty fit, but this is another level.
There is no entry fee 9or any prize money) for this race – it is all still handled with a gentlemans handshake and takes bike racing back to its pureist form.
I’m going to have to do it again. Bugger the cost.